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Farm champion U.S. Rep. LaMalfa of Calif. dies, Armstrong directed flags at half-staff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a California rice farmer who served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and was a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died at age 65. LaMalfa’s death reduces the GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213.

Spirit Lake resident victim of homicide, suspect in custody

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday, Jan. 11 on the Spirit Lake Reservation. A juvenile male suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody.

NSMA recognizes Mojo Hill as North Dakota’s Sportswriter of the Year

The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has announced Joseph “Mojo” Hill from the Devils Lake Journal as the award winner for the North Dakota Sportswriter of the Year, recognizing him for his outstanding contributions to sports reporting in North Dakota.

Poll: North Dakota pride, satisfaction sky high

North Dakotans are overwhelmingly proud of their state and satisfied with their lives, with pride rooted in safety, community and faith, the latest North Dakota Poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows.

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Spirit Lake resident victim of homicide, suspect in custody

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday, Jan. 11 on the Spirit Lake Reservation. A juvenile male suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody.

Stacy Green

Stacy Ann Azure Green, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 26, 2025 at CHI Hospital in Devils Lake. A visitation was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Jan. 2, 2026, with a Rosary and Prayer Service. Mass of Christian Burial for Stacy was on Jan. 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with burial in the Azure Cemetery, rural St. Michael, ND. Gilbertsonfuneralhome.com

NSMA recognizes Mojo Hill as North Dakota’s Sportswriter of the Year

The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has announced Joseph “Mojo” Hill from the Devils Lake Journal as the award winner for the North Dakota Sportswriter of the Year, recognizing him for his outstanding contributions to sports reporting in North Dakota.

Poll: North Dakota pride, satisfaction sky high

North Dakotans are overwhelmingly proud of their state and satisfied with their lives, with pride rooted in safety, community and faith, the latest North Dakota Poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows.

Meet the author event Jan. 14 at LRSC

Lake Region State College and the Devils Lake Public Library are bringing a North Dakota author to give a book talk on January 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Chautauqua Gallery at LRSC.

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